Monaco 69 dial restoration suggestion

YG_Rulz
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I just purchased a Monaco 69 which has some damage on its dial. On the 12 and 1 markers, there seem to be some blemishes. The guy who I bought it from says that these can be painted over. I personally think that there is some damage here which requires a complete dial replacement. I know that if I send it to LVMH, they'll suggest a dial replacement (which would cost a bomb I guess). Just wanted to check here whether there are any views on ways to resolve this.

If dial paint/restoration can be done, any suggestions on the best place/person for this? Based in UK here.
 
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dtf
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Looks like the markers have been super glued on really badly!
 
Aquagraph
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I was going to say the hands are wrong, but a quick Google suggests they used two different hand sets on these......
 
RushDom
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I agree, looks like a botched job at reattaching markers with superglue. A new dial must surely be the only option
 
imagwai
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Looks unsalvageable to me. You could go for complete dial restoration but a replacement dial would be the better option.
 
Pitfitter446
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Perhaps a watch repairer could have a go with a scalpel or the like? Could he make it worse looking.
 
YG_Rulz
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Thanks boys. I think I'll bite the bullet and send it to LVMH to check what they say - most likely a dial change. A Monaco 69 dial is on ebay for 260£ - hoping its cheaper with LVMH.
 
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YG_Rulz YG_Rulz
Thanks boys. I think I'll bite the bullet and send it to LVMH to check what they say - most likely a dial change. A Monaco 69 dial is on ebay for 260£ - hoping its cheaper with LVMH
YG_Rulz YG_Rulz
Just curious, how did this story end?
 
YG_Rulz
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It went quite well. Took about 7 months for TAG to get parts from Switzerland. Costed around £850 for a full service, dial change, battery replacement and change of parts in the reversing frame.
 
Aquagraph
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Wow, seven months.... but the cost doesn't seem to bad actually.
 
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